Grafixx 2026

Phillus · Chinese Voices

November 20 – 21 – 22 at De Studio, Antwerpen

For Grafixx 2026, Phillus presents a curated selection of original artworks, comics, picture books and zines, selected and curated by Phillus founder Fiona Dong, highlighting the diversity of contemporary Chinese illustration and visual culture.

Featured artists include Woshibai, Cai Gao, Oamul Lu, Xiao Hong, Lihuà, Thea Lu, Yiwen Wang and Fiona Dong.

Special Thanks To

Shanghai Illustration Town
L’Employé du Moi
Hunan Juvenile & Children’s Publishing House
Studio Fidèle
Misma
Les Grandes Personnes
Les Éditions de l’Épure

Grafixx Site

Woshibai

Oamul

Yingda Dong

Yiwen Wang

Section 01 Studio Zwart

The special exhibition Phillus · Chinese Voices brings together a new generation of artists of Chinese heritage living and working across Europe and Asia.

From Woshibai’s distinctive comics and visual narratives to the diverse practices of Fiona Dong, Lihuà, Thea Lu, Xiao Hong and Yiwen Wang, their works explore cities and cultural environments around the world through Chinese cultural memory, philosophical traditions and artistic expression.

Together, these voices present an evolving vision of contemporary Chinese illustration across cultures and geographies.

Thea Lu

Fiona Dong

Xiao Hong

Lihuà

Section 02
Screening

Phillus × Oamul
Animation Screenings 2026

As part of the official Grafixx Screenings 2026 programme, Phillus presents two animated short films by Chinese contemporary artist Oamul.

Based in Shanghai, Oamul works across illustration, publishing, animation and contemporary art. His poetic visual language combines nature, everyday life and quiet emotion, creating immersive visual narratives that transcend traditional media.

Dance

Wings

Section 03
Zine Fest

The Curated Table for Sino-European Illustration Exchange

Table A
Phillus· Chinese Art Focus

Phillus· Chinese Art Focus brings together selected publications by leading Chinese illustrators and comic artists across generations, offering a glimpse into the evolving landscape of Chinese visual storytelling.

Highlights include classic picture books from Hunan Juvenile & Children’s Publishing House, the Picture Book Gift Box by Cai Gao, the first Chinese illustrator in history to receive the Hans Christian Andersen Award for Illustration (2026), alongside independent publications by contemporary artists including Yan Cong and Woshibai.

The selection creates a space for discovery and exchange between Chinese and European illustration communities.

20 KM/H
by Woshibai

Hotpot

by Yan Cong

Blazing City 1938

by Cai Gao

China’s Picture Books

by Feng Jiannan

Hunan Juvenile & Children’s Publishing House

Founded in 1982, Hunan Juvenile & Children’s Publishing House (HNJCPH) is a leading Chinese publisher of children’s literature and picture books. With nearly 2,000 titles published annually and over 500 national and international awards, it is dedicated to promoting Chinese illustration and sharing Chinese culture with global audiences.

For Grafixx 2026, Phillus presents a curated selection of classic Chinese picture books by celebrated artists Cai Gao, Feng Jiannan, Wang Zumin, and Gui Tuzi. Representing the highest achievements of Chinese picture book art, these works bring traditional Chinese stories and cultural heritage to international audiences through the richness of visual storytelling.

Cai Gao

Feng Jiannan

Wang Zumin

Gui Tuzi

Table B

Phillus × Studio Fidèle

Placed alongside the main Phillus table, this showcase presents a selection of publications from Studio Fidèle. As Studio Fidèle's partner in China, Phillus promotes its books through exhibitions, art fairs and cultural collaborations. Together, the two tables reflect Phillus' commitment to connecting Chinese and European illustration communities through publishing and cultural exchange.